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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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